The Daily Aus Headlines: Prison guards strike across NSW
Oct 30, 2025
Thousands of prison guards in NSW are threatening to strike over a lenient sentence for an assault case, sparking urgent government concerns. Meanwhile, a landmark deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aims to reduce tariffs after years of tension. In Brazil, a horrific police raid in Rio left 132 people dead, raising serious questions about use-of-force standards. On a brighter note, researchers have uncovered a new antibiotic that's a hundred times stronger than existing treatments, offering hope against superbugs.
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NSW Prison Guard Strike Threat
- NSW prison guards planned widespread strike action after an inmate who assaulted officers received a community corrections order.
- Authorities called an urgent Industrial Relations Commission hearing as prisons operated with reduced staff but remained secure.
US-China Leaders Reach Trade Understanding
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to reduce tariffs after meeting at APEC, marking their first face-to-face since 2019.
- The leaders also pledged cooperation on issues including Ukraine and rare earths access.
Deadly Raid In Rio
- A raid in Rio de Janeiro on the Red Command gang left at least 132 people dead, making it Brazil's deadliest police operation.
- Officials reported large seizures of weapons and drugs while the UN urged compliance with international use-of-force standards.